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The thought of exercise getting you down? We bet these funky shoes will get you psyched enough to hit theroad or treadmill.

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The thought of exercise getting you down? We bet these funky shoes will get you psyched enough to hit theroad or treadmill.

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MBT

The Speed 16 ($149) from MBT comes fitted with the brand’s patented curved sole (or rocker sole), which is designed and developed to promote efficient running through mid-foot striking.

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RUN ROBERT RUN

The Brooks Launch 3 ($179) from Run Robert Run features added rubber in the forefoot to put an extra-springy bounce in your step. Plus, the ultralight upper maximises ventilation to keep your feet cool and dry.

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ONITSUKA TIGER

The stylish Colorado Eight-Five ($189) is what you get when you combine Onitsuka Tiger’s iconic trail running shoes with gorgeous prints.

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BIRKENSTOCK

Need extra motivation to hit your daily step target? Slide into the Madrid ($59) from Birkenstock’s EVA collection. It’s light, waterproof, and comes in cheerful summer shades like neon green and orange.

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ASICS

The ASICS fuzeX ($179) features the brand’s proprietary fuzeGEL technology to absorb shock, and a moulded engineered mesh upper with an 8mm heel drop – offering a great balance of lightness and support.

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REEBOK

The Reebok ZCut TR 3.0 ($129) is engineered to stabilise quick movements – the brand’s FitFrame technology helps position feet for rapid response times in any direction. Plus, the open mesh upper offers good ventilation.

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RUN ROBERT RUN

Feet will feel snug in the Brooks PureFlow 5 ($189) from Run Robert Run. It features a new 3D Fit Print overlay for an impeccable fit and a wrap-around collar for extra comfort. Plus, the DNA midsole offers adaptive cushioning that responds to your pace, and the rounded heel minimises stress on joints.